The stock market on December 23, 1981
December 23, 1981, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.46% to close at 122.31. Of 5,052 US stocks that traded, 1,248 rose and 1,656 fell.
The S&P 500-0.46%closed at 122.31
How big a move#13,103of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,299price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,248of 5,052; 1,656 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | +5.0% |
| Placer Dome Inc (PDG) | +5.0% |
| Salomon | +4.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tenet Healthcare (THC) | -4.9% |
| Pacific Lumber Co | -4.3% |
| Cattlesale Co (CTLE.) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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